http://www.newstin.com/us/tomas-holmstrom Global Social News Platform Copyright © 2006 I2S a.s. Copyright © 2006 I2S a.s. http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/57625475 The Detroit Red Wings sound as if the Western Conference finals have lasted long enough. They're ready to eliminate the Dallas Stars on Saturday in Game 5 and earn a spot in the Stanley Cup finals for the first time since winning a title in 2002. "We want to take care of it right away.... Fri, 16 May 2008 21:10:57 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/57625475 2008-05-16T21:10:57Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/57601700 Holmstrom shopping for Buns of Steel dvd Give Tomas Holmstrom this much: He's got a great sense of humor After Friday's practice, Holmstrom was asked what needs to be done in Saturday's Game 5 of the Western Conference finals between the Red Wings and Dallas Stars. "I have to lose some weight,"... Fri, 16 May 2008 17:45:00 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/57601700 2008-05-16T17:45:00Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/57656013 By CHUCK CARLTON / The Dallas Morning News ccarlton@dallasnews.com DETROIT – Nicklas Lidstrom was the NHL's best defenseman before he became the Detroit Red Wings captain. The same qualities that have made Lidstrom so effective for so long have translated into locker room leadership for a team... Sat, 17 May 2008 01:32:00 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/57656013 2008-05-17T01:32:00Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/57515872 Added 4m ago DETROIT - The Red Wings had been on such a tear, their loss in Game 4 of the Western Conference finals seemed borderline stunning. They still need just one victory, though, to advance to their first Stanley Cup finals since winning it all in 2002, and take a flawless playoff home... Fri, 16 May 2008 09:16:55 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/57515872 2008-05-16T09:16:55Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/57394290 Dallas finally went into the locker room with a lead in the Western Conference finals. The Stars needed nearly 11 full periods, a debatable call that wiped out a Detroit goal and a favorable ruling on their score to accomplish that. For the desperate Stars, trying to avoid a sweep and elimination... Thu, 15 May 2008 14:36:50 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/57394290 2008-05-15T14:36:50Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/57392432 By BRANDON GEORGE / The Dallas Morning News bgeorge@dallasnews.com Tomas Holmstrom's butt had always been seen as an asset near an opponent's goal, but it became a liability for the Detroit Red Wings in Wednesday's Game 4 loss to the Stars. With the game scoreless 7 minutes, 34 seconds into the... Thu, 15 May 2008 04:59:00 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/57392432 2008-05-15T04:59:00Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/57322289 Johan Franzen to begin light workouts BY HELENE ST. JAMES • FREE PRESS SPORTS WRITER • May 15, 2008 DALLAS -- Tomas Holmstrom has exchanged text messages with Johan Franzen, and Niklas Kronwall has talked to him almost daily. While they continued their battle with the Stars in the Western... Thu, 15 May 2008 06:56:00 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/57322289 2008-05-15T06:56:00Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/57322089 Count 'em 5 Wins until the Wings' 11th Cup. Online Even more photos from Game 4 -- plus new blogs daily -- all at freep.com. Hero MARTY TURCO He finally came up with a big game, especially in the second and third periods when he made 28 saves. GoatS THE OFFICIALS Thu, 15 May 2008 07:07:00 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/57322089 2008-05-15T07:07:00Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/57322506 Is it bad form to start thinking about the Stanley Cup finals when you've just lost a game? Because a lot of pundits started talking up a Red Wings-Pittsburgh matchup when both teams took 3-0 leads in their respective conference finals, because statistically speaking ... Thu, 15 May 2008 06:43:00 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/57322506 2008-05-15T06:43:00Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/57460244 It's a solemn ritual of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The game ends and the media hordes descend to the bowels of the arena, where each coach steps up to the podium to explain what we just watched. The loser claims to be "still confident" while agreeing that "we need more" from some players. The... Thu, 15 May 2008 11:19:02 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/57460244 2008-05-15T11:19:02Z